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Civilization is a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
Civilization is a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization, and at present very few people have read more
To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization, and at present very few people have reached this level.
We veneer civilization by doing unkind things in a kind way
We veneer civilization by doing unkind things in a kind way
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with read more
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
The true test of civilization is, not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops, but the read more
The true test of civilization is, not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops, but the kind of man that the country ;turns out.
The three great elements of modern civilization, Gunpowder, Printing, and the Protestant Religion.
The three great elements of modern civilization, Gunpowder, Printing, and the Protestant Religion.
Civilization is the order and freedom promoting cultural activity.
Civilization is the order and freedom promoting cultural activity.
Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies with chaos.
Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies with chaos.